Newman, C.P., Poulson, S.R., and Hanna, B.T., 2020, Regional isotopic investigation of evaporation and water-rock interaction in mine pit lakes in Nevada, USA, Journal of Geochemical Exploration, vol. 210, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gexplo.2019.106445.
Connor Patrick Newman
Biography
Connor Newman uses hydrologic modeling tools and geochemistry to understand groundwater flow and the origin and fate of dissolved solutes.
Education:
Master of Science, Geology, 2014. University of Nevada, Reno
Bachelor of Arts, Geology, 2011. University of Colorado, Boulder
Professional Geologist - Wyoming (PG-4139)
Science and Products
Date published: January 25, 2021
Status: Active Hydrology of an Artesian Aquifer near Manitou Springs, Colorado
The area surrounding Manitou Springs, Colorado is host to numerous bedrock springs, which help to support the local economy through tourist visitation. Although many springs previously flowed directly to the surface, most of the “springs” in the area are now more strictly classified as flowing artesian wells completed in the Manitou Formation, a cavernous intermixed limestone and dolomite,...
Contacts: Connor Patrick Newman
Attribution: Colorado Water Science Center
Date published: January 14, 2021
Status: Active Hydrology of and potential for groundwater storage in the alluvial aquifer in the Wet Mountain Valley, Colorado
Hydrologic analysis of the alluvial aquifer in the Wet Mountain Valley has been undertaken using synoptic streamflow and groundwater-level elevation measurements, aquifer tests, water-quality sampling and data analysis, and numerical groundwater-flow modeling. These datasets together provide an encompassing view of the interconnected water resources in the area and allow for quantitative...
Contacts: Connor Patrick Newman
Attribution: Colorado Water Science Center
Date published: July 15, 2020
Environmental-tracer modeling to support hydrogeochemical evaluation of the Fountain Creek Alluvial Aquifer, El Paso County, Colorado, 2018-2019
This data release contains environmental tracer concentrations, modeled recharge conditions (water temperature, excess air), and resulting estimated groundwater residence times. This dataset supports an integrated hydrogeochemical investigation of solute sources, groundwater recharge processes, and groundwater flow in the Fountain Creek alluvial aquifer. The data release contains f
Attribution: Colorado Water Science Center
Date published: April 28, 2020
Water-level and well-discharge data related to aquifer testing in Wet Mountain Valley, Colorado, 2019
Short-term aquifer tests were conducted to estimate hydraulic properties in an alluvial aquifer. Tests included eight single-hole pumping and recovery tests and three slug tests (in a single well). These investigations were conducted in the Wet Mountain Valley, in Custer and Fremont Counties, Colorado. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) conducted aquifer tests in May, 2019. These aqu
Attribution: Colorado Water Science Center
Year Published: 2021
Using an unmanned aerial vehicle water sampler to gather data in a pit-lake mining environment to assess closure and monitoring
Residual pit lakes from mining are often dangerous to sample for water quality. Thus, pit lakes may be rarely (or never) sampled. This study developed new technology in which water-sampling devices, mounted on an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), were used to sample three pit lakes in Nevada, USA, during 1 week in 2017. Water-quality datasets...
Straight, Brian; Castendyk, Devin; McKnight, Diane M.; Newman, Connor; Filiatreault, Pierre; Pino, Americo
Year Published: 2021
Natural and anthropogenic geochemical tracers to investigate residence times and groundwater–surface-water interactions in an urban alluvial aquifer
A multi-component geochemical dataset was collected from groundwater and surface-water bodies associated with the urban Fountain Creek alluvial aquifer, Colorado, USA, to facilitate analysis of recharge sources, geochemical interactions, and groundwater-residence times. Results indicate that groundwater can be separated into three distinct...
Newman, Connor; Paschke, Suzanne; Keith, Gabrielle L.
Year Published: 2020
NGWA Groundwater Modeling Advisory Panel Survey on the Use of Uncertainty Analysis in Groundwater Modeling
This white paper provides the results of a survey by members of the NGWA Groundwater Modeling Advisory Panel to assess the use of uncertainty analysis in groundwater modeling.The objective of the survey was to improve understanding of the use of uncertainty analysis in practical groundwater modeling projects subject to real-world constraints, such...
Luis, Steve; Schulmeyer, Pete; Bean, David; Newman, Connor; Puddephatt, Dan; Sheets, Rodney A.; Hunt, Randall J.Pre-USGS Publications
Newman, C.P., Poulson, S.R., and McCrea, K.W., 2019, Contaminant generation and transport from mine pit lake to perennial stream system: Multidisciplinary investigations at the Big Ledge Mine, Nevada, USA, Geochemistry, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemer.2019.125552.
Newman, C.P., 2019, A quantitative framework for comparing observed and simulated pit-lake geochemistry, Mine Water and the Environment, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10230-019-00634-0.
Newman, C.P., Gray, T.G., 2019, Statistical and geochemical analysis of arsenic mobilization and natural background associated with artificial groundwater recharge, Environmental Earth Sciences, vol. 78, no. 298, https://doi.org/10.1007/s12665-019-8300-6.
Newman, C.P., 2019, Variation in groundwater recharge and surface-water quality due to climatic extremes in semi-arid mountainous watersheds, Hydrogeology Journal, vol. 27, no. 5, pp. 1627-1643, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10040-019-01967-4.
Newman, C.P., Cluff, T., Gray, T., and Beale, G., 2019, Aqueous geochemistry and limnology of the Sleeper pit lake, Nevada, USA: Evidence for long-term subaqueous solute generation in mine pit lakes, Journal of Geoscience and Environment Protection, vol. 7, no. 3, pp. 64-81, https://doi.org/10.4236/gep.2019.73004.
Geochemistry, mineralogy and acid-generating behavior of efflorescent sulfate salts in underground mines in Nevada, U.S.A.
Newman, C.P., McCrea, K.W., Zimmerman, J., Burke, G., and Anderson, S., 2019, Geochemistry, mineralogy and acid-generating behavior of efflorescent sulfate salts in underground mines in Nevada, U.S.A., Geochemistry: Exploration, Environment, Analysis, DOI: 10.1144/geochem2018-074
Geoscience education and public outreach in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado, USA
Newman, C.P., 2018, Geoscience education and public outreach in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado, USA, Rocky Mountain Geology, vol. 53, no. 1, DOI: 10.24872/rmgjournal.53.1.45.
Design and implementation of a geochemical and hydrologic database for Nevada mine sites
Newman, C.P., 2017, Design and implementation of a geochemical and hydrologic database for Nevada mine sites, Journal of the Nevada Water Resources Association, Summer 2017, pp. 5-16, DOI: 10.22542/3.